Trains from Rainhill
to University (Birmingham)
From £43.60
Rainhill to University (Birmingham)by train on average takes 2 hrs 49 mins
Rainhill to University (Birmingham) one way only
Cheapest Advance Single
from £43.60
* Cheapest Advanced Single available when booked 9 weeks in advance
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- Trains depart every 38 minutes
- First train leaves Rainhill at 05:58
- Last train leaves Rainhill at 20:30
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Rainhill to University (Birmingham) train times
| Last updated: 19:57:08
| Departs | Arrives | Train | Duration | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
20:21 Rainhill On Time | 23:20 University (Birmingham) On Time | Advance, Northern | 2h 59m, 2 changes | ||
20:30 Rainhill On Time | 23:30 University (Birmingham) On Time | Off-Peak Single, Northern | 3h 0m, 3 changes |
Rainhill facilities
- Ticket office
- Ticket OfficeYes
- Ticket MachineYes
- Smartcard IssuedYes
- Smartcard TopupYes
- Smartcard ValidatorYes
- Smartcard Comments
More information at www.northernrailway.co.uk/smart
- Penalty FaresPenalty fares apply for Northern
- Facilities
- Car ParkYes
- Seated AreaYes
- Waiting RoomNo
yes and shelter Mcr side
- Station BuffetNo
- ToiletsNo
- Accessible toiletsNo
- Baby ChangeNo
- TelephonesYes
- Wi Fi
- Rail replacement locations
Pick Up / Drop Off at the bus stop outside the station entrance.
- CCTVYes
- Toilets
- Accessible toiletsNo
- Staffing and customer services
- Staffing LevelFull time
- Lost propertyYes
- Contact Details
Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/08002006060 - Open
Open 0700-2200 7 days per week
- Information Available From StaffIf the station is unstaffed, please contact the customer relations team or onboard staff
- Information Services Open
Information available from Help Point 24/7.
- Passenger Information SystemsDeparture Screens
Announcements - Customer Help PointsYes
Platforms 1&2
- Ticket gatesNo
- Parking
- Contact Detailshttps://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
- Spaces0
- ChargesFree
- Number Accessible Spaces2
- Accessible Spaces Note
2 Accessible spaces only - no general parking provision
- Accessible Car Park EquipmentNo
- CctvNo
- Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces10
- ShelteredNo
- CctvYes
- Location
Platfrom 2
- Annotation
10 hoops
- TypeStands
- Accessibility
- Helpline
0800 138 5560 text relay 18001 0800 138 5560
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ - Helpline opening hoursMon-Sun 24h
- Staff help available opening hoursMon-Sat 06:00 to 23:50
Sun 08:45 to 00:00 - Induction LoopYes
- Accessible Ticket MachinesYes
- Height Adjusted Ticket Office CounterNo
Ticket office staff make every effort to provide the assistance that disabled passengers require.
- Ramp For Train AccessYes
- Nearest stations with more facilitiesSt Helens JunctionWhiston
- Accessible toiletsNo
- Step Free Access
- Category B Station
Level access to both platforms. However, passengers requiring step-free access to platform 2 should allow up to 20 minutes before train departure to allow ticket purchase from ticket office or TVM on platform 1. Alternatively tickets can be purchased online at www.northernrailway.co.uk
To find our more about travelling around this station, please see the 360 map click here
- Ticket GatesNo
- Impaired Mobility Set DownNo
No designated area is provided. Street set down only available. There are now two designated Blue Badge holder parking spaces provided.
University (Birmingham) facilities
- Ticket office
- Ticket OfficeYes
- Prepurchase CollectionYes
- Ticket MachineYes
- Smartcard IssuedNo
- Smartcard ValidatorNo
- Penalty FaresPenalty fares apply for LM
- Facilities
- Car ParkNo
- Seated AreaYes
- Waiting RoomYes
- Station BuffetNo
- Toilets
The National key toilets are located in the Booking Hall; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A RADAR key is available from station staff upon request. Passengers in possession of a RADAR key can access the toilets at all times. The National key toilets are only available during Booking Office opening hours for passengers who do not possess a RADAR key: Monday - Friday 07:00-20:00, Saturday 08:00-19:00 and Sunday 10:00-16:00.
- Accessible toiletsYes
- Baby ChangeYes
- TelephonesYes
- Wi Fi
- Rail replacement locations
Rail replacement vehicles will operate from the public service bus stops on New Fosse Way (outside the front of the station towards the university and hospital).
Please check your destination before boarding.
Please click here for walking directions from the station to the rail replacement bus stop.
- CCTVYes
- Toilets
- Accessible toiletsYes
- Staffing and customer services
- Staffing LevelPart time
- Lost propertyYes
- Contact Detailshttps://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
- AvailableNo
- Information Available From StaffYes - from help point
Yes - from ticket office - Passenger Information SystemsDeparture Screens
Announcements - Customer Help PointsYes
On both platforms
- Ticket gatesYes
- Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces20
- ShelteredYes
- CctvNo
- Location
Station is adjacent to public bike parking
- Annotation
Station is adjacent to public bike parking
- TypeStands
- Accessibility
- Helpline
0800 0248998
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ - Helpline opening hoursMon-Sun 24h
- Staff Help Available
This station is staffed part time. This means that during 'staff help available opening times' your assistance will be provided by station staff. Any other time, our on-train Conductors will provide your assistance onto the train.
- Staff help available opening hoursMon-Fri 07:00 to 20:00
Sat 08:00 to 19:00
Sun 10:00 to 16:00 - Induction LoopYes
- Accessible Ticket MachinesYes
A Ticket Vending Machine is located in the Booking Hall.
- Height Adjusted Ticket Office CounterNo
staff will come out
- Ramp For Train AccessYes
- Accessible Taxis
Accessible taxis are not available
- Accessible Public Telephones
Public telephones are not accessible
- Accessible toiletsYes
- Step Free Access
This station has been classified as a step-free access category A station. This means that this station has step-free access to all platforms. More information on the step-free classification system can be found at https://www.orr.gov.uk/media/10955
The assistance meeting point is at the ticket office during 'staff help available opening times' When station staff aren't available, the assistance meeting point is on the platform where your service is due to depart. Our on-board conductors will help you onto the train, so please make sure you attract their attention as the train comes to a stop on the platform.
- Ticket GatesYes
- Impaired Mobility Set DownNo
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